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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2021.12.9.373

Cancer Health Literacy and Cancer Screening Behaviors: A Systematic Review  

Guo, Lingru (College of Nursing, Chungnam National University)
Kim, Hyunli (College of Nursing, Chungnam National University)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.12, no.9, 2021 , pp. 373-385 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to systematically evaluate the relationship between cancer health literacy and cancer screening behaviors using global data. Following the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses review guidelines, full-text articles published on PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, and Cochrane Library were reviewed until 31 January 2021. The reference lists of all selected studies have been also included. The cancer health literacy and cancer-screening behaviors of the participants aged ≥18 years were assessed. Seventeen studies that met the inclusion criteria were included. The cancer screening behaviors included mammograms, clinical breast cancer examination, Papanicolaou test, colonoscopy, and PSA screening. Eleven studies revealed a statistically meaningful relationship between the cancer health literacy and cancer screening behaviors. Further research should focus on developing effective interventions and guidelines on cancer health knowledge. The research scope of all areas of cancer health literacy and cancer screening behaviors should be extended to improve the cancer screening rates and public health.
Keywords
Health literacy; Numeracy; Cancer Screening; Behavior; Systematic review;
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